David Dich

Author's details

Name: David Dich
Date registered: February 16, 2011
URL: http://allthingsdepression.com

Biography

My name is David Dich and I am a practicing psychotherapist residing in the southeastern Wisconsin area. Having graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee in 2006 with a concentration in community counseling, I have gained experience working with a wide range of clients. Previously, I've done group counseling for addiction issues and criminal offenders as well as individual work with teens and adults from diverse backgrounds. I have experience conducting career counseling and job transition strategies having previously worked in academia providing these services to students and alumni. Currently, I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, marriage and family therapy, career issues, stress management and problem behaviors in teens. I also have a strong passion for working with current, and returning, military veterans having previously worked in the intelligence field for the U.S. Navy. My current practice resides in southeastern Wisconsin and I am currently accepting new patients. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact: Northshore Clinic and Consultants W62 N248 Washington Avenue Cedarburg Square, Suite 207 Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012 (262) 375-1116 Click here for a map of the Clinic

Latest posts

  1. Help for Your Situation — November 12, 2011
  2. How to Help a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health Issues — May 3, 2011
  3. How to Choose a Therapist, Part II — April 19, 2011
  4. How to Choose a Therapist, Part I — April 13, 2011
  5. Motivation and Mental Health — April 5, 2011

Most commented posts

  1. Motivation and Mental Health — 19 comments
  2. Help for Your Situation — 18 comments
  3. Is There a Cure for Mental Health Issues? — 15 comments
  4. Medication — 9 comments
  5. Life Philosophy and/or Spirituality — 9 comments

Author's posts listings

Help for Your Situation

Strategies for anxiety, depression, anger or stress

I’ve been getting a lot, and I mean A LOT, of emails, and submitted comments, about what suggestions I might have that would help a person’s particular situation.  After reading these, and I do read every single one,  I really do wish that I could just type out a paragraph that would give you all …

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How to Help a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

Most of the articles I’ve written dealt with how you deal with your own mental health issues like depression, anxiety, anger or stress.  However, I’ve often been asked what someone can do to help their significant other cope with a mental health issue.  The first thing to realize is that you are not alone.  A …

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How to Choose a Therapist, Part II

Strategies for anxiety, depression, stress or anger.

In the previous article I introduced you to the various degree types that clinicians will have.  So, let’s take a moment and sum up: To Read Part I of this article, please click here Psychologists are usually doctorate level clinicians (PhD or PsyD) whose expertise is in testing/assessment and providing behavioral therapies, but may also …

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How to Choose a Therapist, Part I

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

Note: For the sake of brevity, I’ve simplified greatly what the various fields of clinicians are in regards to their training and preparation.  Also, state licensure requirements vary state-to-state and sometimes have their own designations and acronyms.  This is purely meant to be an introductory primer and not an all-inclusive guide. I’ve often wondered how …

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Motivation and Mental Health

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

If you’re suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, stress, or any other mental health issues, motivation is something you’ll find is in short supply and who can blame you? When you’re depressed, all you feel like doing is staying in bed all day. If your anxiety is in full swing, you probably find yourself so mentally …

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Is There a Cure for Mental Health Issues?

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

Simply put, “no” there is no “cure” for mental health issues.  This includes depression, anxiety, anger or stress.  There are strategies that can be learned to cope with your symptoms.  There are things you can do that will lessen your symptoms such as eating right, getting some physical activity, managing your stress, etc.  You can …

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Dealing with Setbacks

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

I thought this might be a good time to talk about setbacks. Life is full of ups and downs.  If you suffer from the effects of depression, anxiety, anger or stress you have more downs than ups.  How you choose to deal with the ups and downs of life can go a long way in …

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Medication

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

Medication can be a useful tool in the fight against depression, anxiety, anger or stress. Years ago I used to be very anti-meds.  I felt that there were far too many people out there that were over-prescribed and over-medicated.  I had a low opinion of Psychiatrists and saw them as someone who had no interest …

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Personal Appearance and Hygiene

Strategies for depression, anxiety, stress or anger

This is the last article in an eleven article series I wrote laying out a plan for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger or stress.  To see the first article, please click HERE When you’re in the middle of a struggle with depression, anxiety, stress or anger the last thing you care about is how …

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The Importance of Sleep

Strategies for depression, anxiety, anger and stress

Sleep is one of those things in life that we feel like we have little control over and just have to deal with what we get.  However, getting proper sleep can help improve several symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress or anger.  If you find that you’re only getting about 4 hours of sleep each night …

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